Guardiola: Rodri will play for 30 to 35 minutes, and the local high temperature and humidity will affect the rhythm of the game

Sports 1:49pm, 26 June 2025 61

Manchester City coach Guardiola was interviewed before the Club World Cup match between Manchester City and Juventus. The weather was very hot during the game, how do you deal with it?

is indeed very hot, but we can't change that. It's better to play at another of our courts (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) and it's great there. But I think all teams have to deal with the weather, and that's the case, and people know what they will face in the next World Cup. We must be prepared to suffer.

Is Rodri ready for his first start after he recovered from injury?

Rodri? Yes, he can play, but of course he doesn't play for the full 90 minutes, but he comes off the bench in the last 30 or 35 minutes. He has been improving over the past three or four days. He has no small problems and we are happy to increase his playing time.

Many participating teams are complaining about the weather in the United States

Yes, everyone is complaining about the weather, but that's the case. The weather is very hot and the humidity is very high, which is difficult for everyone. This will affect the pace of the game. For example, we had a faster pace in the last game than in the first round of group stages, because it was really too hot to play at 12 noon. It's too difficult, and I think it's all up to the weather.

Next season is Ederson's last season at Manchester City?

I don't know. All I can say is that I am very satisfied and happy with everything I saw during training and I am glad that Ederson is still with us. Without him we would not have achieved such a success in this brilliant and incredible 10 years, and he has made a huge contribution in many ways, and I am really happy.